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Plaza Circle Veterinary Surgery Highfields

Locality: Highfields

Phone: +61 7 4630 8633

Address: 2 Littleton Dr 4352 Highfields, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.plazacirclevetsurgery.com.au

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25.01.2022 Spike the broken beardie We had the pleasure of meeting the charismatic Spike the bearded dragon recently, unfortunately due to a nasty accident. Roaming around on the floor Spike ended up under his owner’s feet and suffered a nasty fracture to his leg as a result. Luckily Spike is confident and handsome enough to pull off even a fluorescent cast! Spike’s story is a good reminder to reptile parents to be sure that the health of your reptiles’ bones is up to scratch. Issues... with bone density (aka Metabolic Bone Disease or MBD) occur frequently in reptiles as a result of inadequate calcium and Vitamin D3 levels in the diet, and lack of access to UVB lighting as this is required for the body to use dietary calcium. Reptiles suffering MBD are very prone to fractures, and may also be generally weak, experience seizures, and have a lowered resistance to other illnesses. UVB spectrum light can be provided naturally (as direct sunlight), for reptiles kept outdoors, but must be provided via a UV bulb for indoor reptiles, keeping in mind that the bulbs require frequent replacement. To ensure adequate levels of calcium and D3 in the diet a dusting powder can be used, and insects (mealworms and crickets being naturally low in calcium) should be gut-loaded. See more

22.01.2022 We hate the bait #wildlifewednesday Every year we see numerous cases of rat bait toxicity in pets- dogs and cats, and even in chickens and guinea pigs. This is because baits are made to be highly attractive in taste and scent, can contaminate feed when used in storage areas, and are often a danger when a poisoned rodent is ingested. For these reasons we also have the heartbreak of treating wildlife cases exposed in similar ways- most frequently possums, like darling Patrick here, and rodent-eating birds such as owls, frogmouths and kookaburras. Some of these cases are treatable, but many do not pull through. We would love to see fewer and fewer of these cases as awareness grows. Please carefully consider any use of rat bait, and remember that non-intended targets might become a casualty

21.01.2022 Bonnie- back from the brink! We are so pleased to say that beloved Bonnie is back home and well again after intensive treatment and a terrifying ordeal when she accidentally ate a topical ‘spot-on’ flea treatment which threatened her life. Bonnie is incredibly loved and well cared for, and her story is a good reminder of how easily accidents can happen. Please check carefully all instructions on store-bought medications for your pets. Many supermarket brands can be difficult to read (and don’t always work so well either). If in doubt please always feel free to call for advice!

19.01.2022 Ruby Ruby Ruby Ruby We just couldn’t get the music out of our heads when the most gorgeous Ruby spent some time with us recently. Is it any wonder she makes us want to sing?

18.01.2022 #whoworeitbetter We’re watching our fingers around Hannibal the bearded dragon! He’s sporting a brace on his jaw after sustaining a fracture when he was hit by a car. After recovering from anaesthesia we were actually quite pleased that Hannibal was keen to take a bite of us! A fighting spirit that will help him in his recovery and return to the wild.

17.01.2022 *UPDATE* Clyde is on his way back home * Found* Do you know who I am? These big brown eyes (and the puppy they’re attached to!) were found in Meringandan this morning. Safe with us for the time being, but we’re keen to get this little one home. Will need to provide proof of ownership.

16.01.2022 Grape expectations Little Cindy’s day took a sour turn when she snaffled some food from the lunch table recently. Unfortunately the food included a grape, so at risk of dangerous toxicity Cindy found herself on an emergency trip to the vet. Not quite the outcome of the adventure she had in mind! Grape toxicity can occur following the ingestion of as little as one grape, sultana or raisin, and causes sometimes irreversible damage to the kidneys, which can quite easily be fata...l. No one has yet been able to determine exactly what the toxic compound might be, and though we know that not all grape ingestions will lead to toxicity, it is impossible to predict which will and which won’t. For this reason we recommend being highly alert to your dog’s ability to access grapes, and to contact us immediately if you know that they may have ingested one or more. Like in sweet Cindy’s case, better safe than sorry never applied more! See more

16.01.2022 ‘You’ve cat to be kitten me!’ Beautiful Zoe seemed a little incredulous about the need for a thermometer! You may wonder why we almost always want to take your pet’s temperature, even in a routine appointment. This is to identify any underlying health issues and to ensure that any vaccinations given are both safe and effective- a high temperature can negatively impact on the development of immunity. And yes, THAT route is still the only accurate way to measure it in an animal (sorry Zoe)!

15.01.2022 Real friends hold your ears back while you eat It’s a wonderful feeling for us when our hospital patients are well enough to enjoy breakfast in bed (even if they make a mess!) This is Teeny, who is recovering from pancreatitis, and we adore her

15.01.2022 Snug as a Frug in a rug! What’s a Frug you might ask? We won’t tell you to watch your language- these are Frugs and they’re about the best antidote to a Monday morning that you could ask for! These babies (Frenchies x Pugs) were born to proud mum Coco through C-section at the clinic recently, and this video was taken when they were just an hour old. Can you count how many? (Coco sure has had her paws full!)

13.01.2022 What does ratbait do? (content warning: blood, heavy subject matter) Further to our post on ratbait earlier this week we wanted to provide a visual example of just how ratbait kills the animals it poisons. This blood is in an Activated Clotting Tube- a blood tube made specifically to test the ability of blood to clot. Without this ability an animal will bleed freely from any wound or weak spot in a blood vessel- often into the chest cavity, lungs, abdomen, bladder or gastroin...testinal tract, easily bleeding to death. Ratbait prevents clotting by inhibiting the action of several ‘clotting factors’, which are required to form a clot to stop bleeding. Blood in an activated clotting tube should generally clot within 120 seconds. The blood in this video is two hours old, and had not clotted by the following morning! We are pleased to say, though, that the dog that provided this sample did go on to recover with treatment! If you suspect your pet has eaten ratbait please let us know as soon as you possibly can. Early intervention saves lives. See more

13.01.2022 Always Bee a Lady Isn’t Lady the Cavoodle just a honey in her bee bandana? She was on her best ladylike behaviour when she spent the day with us recently. The cavoodle has just been named Australia’s most popular dog, and we can certainly see what the buzz is about!

13.01.2022 Baby’s first vet visit Meet little Apricot, who is only 6 weeks old. Apricot’s mum and dad, Maggis and May the peachface lovebirds, are patients of ours. We’ve been so excited to get updates on Apricot and his siblings, from eggs to tiny pink babies and through their first few weeks of life. We were even more excited to meet Apricot in person! Like all babies, Apricot is curious, likes to mouth new things, and is a little bit clumsy!

13.01.2022 You know what they say about laughter and medicine! Morris’s smiling face always gets us grinning whenever he visits us

11.01.2022 Labradorable! Harper the Labradoodle had a cuddle with our trainee Rachelle while we readied Harper for her spay. Harper just loves to be loved!

10.01.2022 Thank you all for being so understanding with changes during this Covid19 crisis. We have not had a single issue with anyone who was not willing to do the right thing and follow directions, which reflects so well on our clients as a group and a community. As the new two person restrictions have come into play today we have made some minor alterations to our operations as detailed below. Thank you again for coming together (and keeping apart!) to keep us all safe.

08.01.2022 Puppy eyes: locked and loaded Lottie aims straight for the heart! (Success: we’re totally besotted )

07.01.2022 Red Drover We adored meeting Drover the red kelpie puppy recently. He’s a total bundle of energy, but already showing us the intelligence and attentiveness typical of his breed- a working dog who can work the charm too!

07.01.2022 ‘Your mug looks familiar’ #wildlifewednesday Some of you have noticed that Dr Emma always wears socks with animals on them. We have a pretty solid theory (scientific research pending) that the socks of the day determine the cases we’ll see. Last week, though, it was a cup of tea that predicted the future. Emma was gifted an owl mug- so naturally our friend the Southern Boobook was quick to fit the trend! Our little Boobook is now safe in the care of a specialist raptor rehabilitator.

04.01.2022 We like you a waffle lot! Waffles the beagle joined us for her spay procedure recently, and was just as sweet as her name implies!

04.01.2022 Gold star for bravery for baby Bronzewing #wildlifewednesday Bronson the native Bronzewing pigeon fledgling came off second best in an unfortunate run-in with some crows, suffering extensive injury to his head. Luckily for him a kind passer-by was on hand to intervene, saving his life. Bronson’s eye was affected in the attack as damage to the eyelids eliminated his ability to blink and put his sight in jeopardy due to corneal ulceration. This would be an outcome that would severely impact on his ability to return to the wild, so with this in mind we proceeded to quick surgical intervention- eye surgery on a truly tiny scale to reconstruct a working eyelid to keep brave Bronson’s vision intact! (Thank you again The Rescue Collective for the cozy nests that keep Bronson and our other wildlife patients feeling safe and warm!)

02.01.2022 Tuesday Morning, Tick Warning Now is the time to check that your pets’ tick preventatives are up to date. We have seen a recent upswing in cases of tick paralysis over the last couple of weeks with several cases hospitalised. Thank goodness that all have made a good recovery, including the beautiful Puss Puss, who at 15 still has enough spunk to tell the most serious case of tick paralysis to take a hike (and then give us a cuddle for good measure)!

02.01.2022 Hat found in the car park on Saturday morning Dr Ted has commandeered it for now, but if you recognise it as yours he’s willing to give it back! Give us a ring or call in to collect. (Not microchipped )